Camp Bud Shield / Family Time

Nick joined Scout Troop 322 at the Methodist Church in Conover in early September.  He loves learning about what it means to be a scout.  I love that it's teaching him community service and to be a good person.  This past Saturday, Chris and Nick went to Camp Bud Shield for Field Day.  Little scared about what Nick did (really a gun for a 6 year old?) but he had a terrific time.

Shooting BB Guns

Arts and Crafts

 Troop 322 (well part of them)

 Archery (guess who wants a bow and arrow for Christmas now)

 Nick was so proud of his new pack shirt

 Here's a random picture of the princess wearing her Dachshund dress

 Cara & Mommy

 Harrison's Lovely Smile (WTF)

 All My Kiddos

NCHS Football / Tweetsie

The boys went away camping again, so the girls decided to have some fun of our own.  Lisa and I took the girls to dinner and their first Newton-Conover football game.  It was homecoming - 18 years later for me!  It was neat though because a lot of the seniors on the homecoming court were former students of mine.  WOW, I'm getting old.  Anyway, the girls had a blast and so did the moms :)

Future Red Devil

 Lisa & Lauren

 Cara & Mommy

 Future Cheerleader?

On Saturday, Carrie and I took Cara & Chatham to Tweetsie since the weather was so nice.  The leaves were beginning to change with autumn, so it was beautiful.  Even though we didn't get to ride the big train, our two year olds had a great time.

Riding the horse of course, of course.

  Hello Mr. Scarecrow!

 View from the chairlift

While I missed the boys, it was really nice to have some mother / daughter time!

Hood Farm

First United Methodist had their annual Fall Festival at Hood Farm.  Luckily, the boys were back from camping just in time for a family outing.  We skipped the hay ride this year, but did participate in some bouncing, face painting, and family fun.  Our friends the Wade's and Donley's were there so of course the kids loved hanging out together.

Bouncing 

 Cheesing with Friends

 Chatham getting his face painted

 Hello Kitty

 Showing Off Their Cheeks

 Family Pic - 2 children

 Family Pic - one child (Nick never would agree to one)

Mommy's Two Little Ones (although not so little anymore)

Zootastic October 2011

Paul found this great place called Zootastic http://www.zootasticpark.com/ in Troutman so one Saturday, the Wade's, Donley's and Cadwallader's headed out for an adventure.  Teachers were admitted free, and we had some free passes so 5 adults and 5 kids got in for $5.00.  AWESOME!!!  It was amazing.  We took a tour where the children (and adults) were able to hear about and touch some exotic animals.  Even I let a bird sit on my shoulder, and I am scared to death a bird is going to get caught in my hair and rip it out.  This was definitely a trip we'll take again!

Harris, Nick, Cara, Lauren, & Chatham

 Pretty bird

 See - PROOF - I am letting a bird sit on me

 Notice how involved the dads are!

This is one of my favorite pictures of them!